The Berkshires Calendar for July 27

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 12:24 pm

The Berkshire Eagle

ART

Clark Art Institute: Drop-in series of relaxed figure drawing sessions inspired by the works on view in "Splendor, Myth, and Vision: Nudes from the Prado." 2:30 to 4 p.m. All skill levels. Lightly guided instruction and live models. All materials are provided. Free. Museum Pavilion, 225 South St., Pittsfield.

Free Legal Clinic: Attorney Eve Schatz will answer legal questions and conduct intakes for the Berkshire Center for Justice Inc., offered by Free Legal Clinic of Berkshire County Inc. from noon to 1 p.m. during the free lunch program at The Guthrie Center, 2 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, 413-854-1955.

Morningside Initiative Neighborhood Watch: Meeting. Starting at 6 p.m. Join Morningside community members to discuss ongoing steps we can take as a community to build a safer neighborhood including strengthening the Neighborhood Watch efforts. RSVP: petewhite78@yahoo.com. Rice Silk Mill Apartments, 55 Spring St., Pittsfield . Use main entrance on Burbank Street.

Seniors' Ministry of Immaculate Conception/St. Joseph Parish: Catholic Charities information and referral service. Open to people age 60 and older or their caregivers. Free. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, New Lebanon, N.Y., and 1 to 4 p.m., Town Hall, Stephentown, N.Y. Information or to schedule an appointment: 518-925-0682 or 518-733-0469.

HISTORY

Naumkeag: Outside In: "The Architecture and Design of Naumkeag House and Gardens." 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. "The Gilded Age in the Berkshires," 2:30 p.m. Understand Naumkeag within a historical context. Information: 413-298-3239, ext. 3008, or naumkeag@thetrustees.org. 20 Prospect Hill Road, West Stockbridge.

Berkshire Athenaeum: Storyteller Tom Lee for ages 3 -12. 1 p.m. Free, no registration required. Children younger 10 must be accompanied at all times by an adult over 18 years of age. 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield.

Berkshire South: Berkshire Sings! for ages 13+. Under the guidance of musician and teacher Robert Kelly. No auditions. Open to new and seasoned singers alike. Free. 6:45-8:15 p.m., 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. 413-528-2810.

Family Center Playgroups: Toddler Playgroup, 10 to 11 a.m., for 1 to 2.5 years old, Haskins Center, 210 State St., North Adams. Lanesborough Town Hall, 10 to 11 a.m., for walking to 5 years old, free, Community Room, 83 N. Main St., Lanesborough.

Berkshire Highlanders: Band rehearsals, bagpipes and drums, from 7 to 9 p.m.; for more information, visit berkshirehighlanders.org.

Berkshire Sings: Opportunities to sing as a soloist, duo or small ensemble will be offered. Everyone is welcome, no prior musical training is necessary. 6:45-8:15 p.m., free. Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, 413-528-2810.

Hubbard Hall: Open auditions for its fall production of Rick Elice's "Peter and the Starcatcher." 5 to 7 p.m. Actors should prepare two monologues, one contemporary and one classic (at least one comedic), and part of a song to be sung a capella. Familiarity with the script is highly recommended. To sign up for an audition time: Email hallauditions@gmail.com with "Peter Casting" as the subject line. Board Room in Hubbard Hall's Beacon Feed/Studio Building (the room all the way to the left), 25 E. Main St., Cambridge, N.Y.

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